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      Hotels with Free Parking in Santa Cruz

      Book one of 31 Santa Cruz hotels with free parking near Boardwalk & Wharf. Compare rates for Ocean Pacific Lodge, Carousel Beach Inn, Sea & Sand Inn-now with exclusive deals.

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      Sea & Sand InnHotel
      8.9
      Great313 total reviews
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      1557 yd from City Center259 yd from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
      Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 3-star Sea & Sand Inn is around 8 minutes' stroll from Cocoanut Grove Santa Cruz.
      FromUS$ 354 /nightSelect
      Torch Lite Inn At The Beach BoardwalkMotel
      7.7
      Very good1529 total reviews
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      1258 yd from City Center569 yd from Pacific Garden Mall
      Comprising 38 rooms in the very heart of Santa Cruz, the classic Torch Lite Inn At The Beach Boardwalk lies a 15-minute walk from Seabright State Beach.
      FromUS$ 81 /nightSelect
      Drift Inn, LlcMotel
      8.1
      Great1043 total reviews
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      1370 yd from City Center595 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
      Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is approximately 20 minutes' stroll from the 2-star Drift Inn, Llc, while Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse is a 25-minute walk away.
      FromUS$ 65 /nightSelect
      Mission InnInn
      8.3
      Great1030 total reviews
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      1.2 mi from City Center1.1 mi from UCSC Arboretum
      Located about 25 minutes by foot from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center, the Mission Inn entices guests with a hot tub and sauna facilities.
      FromUS$ 114 /nightSelect
      Surf City Inn & SuitesMotel
      6.9
      Nice1789 total reviews
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      1148 yd from City Center486 yd from Pacific Garden Mall
      10 minutes by foot from San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center, the 2-star Surf City Inn & Suites features an indoor pool along with a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool.
      FromUS$ 77 /nightSelect
      Ocean Pacific LodgeMotel
      8.3
      Great1445 total reviews
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      1060 yd from City Center307 yd from Santa Cruz
      Including a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, the smoke free Ocean Pacific Lodge Santa Cruz offers an outdoor pool and boasts a location in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz 9 minutes' stroll from Museum of Art and History.
      FromUS$ 109 /nightSelect
      Comfort Inn Santa Cruz NorthInn
      7.8
      Very good1129 total reviews
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      1611 yd from City Center1089 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
      Boasting a hot tub, sauna facilities and an outdoor swimming pool along with 62 rooms, the 2-star Comfort Inn Santa Cruz is set in the business Westside Santa Cruz district.
      FromUS$ 94 /nightSelect
      Carousel Beach InnMotel
      8.5
      Great2025 total reviews
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      1615 yd from City Center130 yd from Sky Glider
      Neary Lagoon Park is 0.9 miles from the Carousel Beach Inn, while Nickelodeon Theatre is 0.9 miles away.
      FromUS$ 109 /nightSelect
      Rio Vista Inn & Suites Santa CruzInn
      8.4
      Great993 total reviews
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      1271 yd from City Center410 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
      The movie theater "Nickelodeon Theatre" and Giant Dipper are located 0.7 miles and 0.3 miles from the comfortable Rio Vista Inn & Suites respectively.
      FromUS$ 79 /nightSelect
      The Inn At PasatiempoHotel
      8.0
      Great534 total reviews
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      1.8 mi from City Center732 yd from Pasatiempo Golf Club
      With views of the garden, the Inn At Pasatiempo Santa Cruz is situated 25 minutes by foot from The Mystery Spot and offers various recreational opportunities and barbeque grills.
      FromUS$ 139 /nightSelect
      Hampton Inn Santa CruzHotel
      8.6
      Great314 total reviews
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      1609 yd from City Center1103 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
      Comprising 46 rooms, the 3-star Hampton Inn Santa Cruz is set near the shopping district of Santa Cruz, within 0.9 miles of Museum of Art and History.
      FromUS$ 219 /nightSelect
      The Aqua Pacific HotelHotel
      7.1
      Very good745 total reviews
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      1323 yd from City Center785 yd from Pacific Garden Mall
      The 4-star Aqua Pacific, located steps from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, is also at a proximity to San Lorenzo Park Plaza Shopping Center.
      FromUS$ 114 /nightSelect
      West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters InnHotel
      8.7
      Great338 total reviews
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      1411 yd from City Center127 yd from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
      While staying at the perfect 4-star West Cliff Inn, A Four Sisters Santa Cruz you are invited to discover Neary Lagoon Park, set 0.8 miles away, or McPherson Center, which is approximately 19 minutes' walk away.
      FromUS$ 299 /nightSelect
      Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, CaHotel
      8.0
      Great293 total reviews
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      1.3 mi from City Center1.1 mi from UCSC Arboretum
      Set within 1.7 miles of Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, the newly built Hampton Inn Santa Cruz West, Ca lies in the Westside Santa Cruz district.
      FromUS$ 344 /nightSelect
      Seaway InnMotel
      8.4
      Great250 total reviews
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      1443 yd from City Center156 yd from Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center
      Nestled in the Westside Santa Cruz district, the 2-star Seaway Inn is about 1.1 miles from Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park.
      FromUS$ 99 /nightSelect
      Hotel SolaresHotel
      7.1
      Very good2042 total reviews
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      1131 yd from City Center482 yd from Pacific Garden Mall
      The 2-star Solares includes a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool, boasting a prime location within 0.5 miles of the lake.
      FromUS$ 67 /nightSelect
      National 9 MotelMotel
      8.1
      Great852 total reviews
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      1689 yd from City Center1168 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
      Offering the outdoor swimming pool, the 2-star National 9 Motel is located within 2 miles of Santa Cruz Wharf.
      FromUS$ 89 /nightSelect
      Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & BowlingMotel
      7.4
      Very good617 total reviews
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      1345 yd from City Center291 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
      The Fireside Inn By The Beach Boardwalk & Bowling is nestled in the heart of Santa Cruz and approximately 16 minutes by foot from Museum of Art and History.
      FromUS$ 59 /nightSelect
      Riverside Inn & Suites Santa CruzInn
      7.7
      Very good885 total reviews
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      1218 yd from City Center529 yd from Pacific Garden Mall
      The Riverside Inn & Suites is nestled in the very heart of Santa Cruz and about a 25-minute stroll from Neary Lagoon Park.
      FromUS$ 72 /nightSelect
      Ocean Gate InnHotel
      7.9
      Very good301 total reviews
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      1495 yd from City Center607 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
      Set 0.9 miles from Pacific Garden Mall, the 2-star Ocean Gate features 25 rooms with private bathrooms.
      FromUS$ 113 /nightSelect
      Continental InnHotel
      7.6
      Very good743 total reviews
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      1221 yd from City Center752 yd from Pacific Avenue
      The Continental Inn, located about 10 minutes' drive from Neary Lagoon Park, boasts an outdoor swimming pool along with a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 172 /nightSelect
      Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach BoardwalkMotel
      6.2
      Nice469 total reviews
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      1362 yd from City Center402 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
      Set 16 minutes by foot from Santa Cruz Wharf, the Capri Motel Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk features 8 rooms with private bathrooms.
      FromUS$ 68 /nightSelect
      Aqua Breeze InnMotel
      7.7
      Very good1113 total reviews
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      1401 yd from City Center233 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
      Comprising 27 rooms in the heart of Santa Cruz, the Aqua Breeze Inn lies approximately 13 minutes' walk from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.
      FromUS$ 149 /nightSelect
      Best Western Inn Santa CruzInn
      7.0
      Very good276 total reviews
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      1660 yd from City Center1139 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
      Offering 28 luxurious rooms as well as whirlpool baths and sauna facilities, the perfect Best Western Inn boasts an ideal setting not too far from Silicon Valley.
      FromUS$ 144 /nightSelect
      Surestay Hotel By Best Western Santa CruzHotel
      6.6
      Nice530 total reviews
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      1364 yd from City Center779 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
      Offering a seasonal outdoor pool, the 2-star Surestay Hotel By Best Western has a prime setting based in the heart of Santa Cruz.
      FromUS$ 179 /nightSelect
      Comfort Inn Beach BoardwalkHotel
      7.6
      Very good664 total reviews
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      1462 yd from City Center303 yd from Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
      The 2-star Comfort Inn Boardwalk Santa Cruz boasts an outdoor heated swimming pool and has 28 rooms, featuring a location a short walk from a bus stop.
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      Motel Santa CruzMotel
      5.8
      Needs improvement469 total reviews
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      Located in the Westside Santa Cruz district within 0.9 miles of Laurel Park, the comfortable Motel offers various recreational opportunities and entertainment activities.
      FromUS$ 65 /nightSelect
      Beachview InnMotel
      7.9
      Very good601 total reviews
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      1298 yd from City Center68 yd from Santa Cruz
      While staying at the Beachview Inn you are invited to discover Natural Bridges State Beach, set 2.2 miles away, or Santa Cruz Wharf, which is about 0.4 miles away.
      FromUS$ 60 /nightSelect
      Seaside Inn & SuitesHotel
      7.9
      Very good1127 total reviews
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      1107 yd from City Center632 yd from Pacific Avenue
      While staying at the Seaside Inn & Suites you are invited to discover Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, set 1.3 miles away, or DeLaveaga Park, which is about 1.2 miles away.
      FromUS$ 74 /nightSelect
      Quality Inn Santa Cruz Downtown AreaInn
      7.0
      Very good181 total reviews
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      1343 yd from City Center782 yd from Veterans Memorial Building
      Boasting the opportunity to go on a picnic by San Lorenzo River, which runs merely 450 feet away, the Quality Inn offers to relax in a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.
      FromUS$ 72 /nightSelect
      Edgewater Beach InnInn
      8.2
      Great229 total reviews
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      1316 yd from City Center90 yd from Santa Cruz
      FromUS$ 331 /nightSelect
      The Midtown Cottage- W/ Private Entrance And ViewsHoliday home
      9.3
      Perfect50 total reviews
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      1.3 mi from City Center792 yd from Rio Theatre
      FromUS$ 162 /nightSelect

      Districts

      Santa Cruz offers a range of accommodations where free parking is included, saving you daily fees that can exceed $30. Budget-minded travelers will find motels like Ocean Pacific Lodge (rated 8.3, Fabulous) and Drift Inn, LLC (rated 8.1, Very Good) within a short walk of the Boardwalk and Wharf. Mid-range options such as Carousel Beach Inn (rated 8.5, Fabulous) provide private balconies and continental breakfast, while the boutique Inn at Pasatiempo (rated 8.0, Very Good) sits next to the Pasatiempo Golf Course and includes an outdoor pool. Most properties offer free WiFi, non-smoking rooms, and family-friendly amenities.

      For prime locations near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Municipal Wharf, focus on central districts where Torch Lite Inn (rated 7.7, Good) and Sea & Sand Inn (rated 8.9, Fabulous) provide sea views and complimentary parking for one vehicle. Budget hotels like Surf City Inn & Suites (rated 6.9, Pleasant) include an indoor pool and hot tub. The Comfort Inn Santa Cruz North (rated 7.8, Good) offers a grab-n-go vegetarian breakfast and is near Highway 1, ideal for business travelers. Reserve early during summer months, as free parking spaces fill quickly at these popular properties.